View the photos from this post on Flickr. I just ordered a nice 1′ x 3′ Profoto strip softbox and want to put two speedlites in it for the upcoming anime convention Sakura-Con in Seattle, WA. The problem is I use two light modifiers and I have have two Yongnuo YN600EX-RT and one Canon 430EX II speedlites. How do […]

There is a lot of discussion about these products because they are cheap and often have problems. When they work they work great. When they don’t work, they suck. Here are two quick tips about these products. Tip #1 – If it isn’t working don’t be afraid to open it up and look for obvious […]

This Canon Serenar 35mm f/3.5 is in nice condition, but the aperture ring is a little stiff. Plus, I’ve already cleaned the other two so I might as well do the entire set. I thought this one, being the smallest, would be the easiest. It wasn’t. I had a difficult time reassembling the rear section. […]

This Canon Serenar 85mm f/2.0 is in excellent condition, but has a bit too much drag on the focus ring and some oil on the aperture blades. I know with a CLA it will operate smoothly and more freely. For an 85mm lens it is long, but has a small diameter. It’s also very heavy, […]

Here’s a rather thorough walk-through of the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of a circa 1950 Canon Serenar 50mm f/1.9 lens. You can read about its history in another post. Please read my general instructions before attempting a CLA. (follow the images left to right, top to bottom)